Poached Plums

1. 1

   Stir sugar and water together in a 2 1/2-quart souffle dish.

2. 2

   Add cinnamon stick.

3. 3

   Cook, uncovered, at 100 percent in a high-power oven for 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir thoroughly, making sure there are no grains on the bottom of the dish.

5. 5

   Cover with a lid or microwave plastic wrap.

6. 6

   Cook for 6 minutes.

7. 7

   Prick plastic, if used, to release steam.

8. 8

   Remove from oven and uncover.

9. 9

   Stir in lemon zest and vanilla bean.

10. 10

    Add plums.

11. 11

    Cook, covered, at 100 percent power in a high-power oven for 8 minutes.

12. 12

    Remove from oven and uncover.

13. 13

    Let cool.

14. 14

    Remove vanilla bean and store, tightly covered, in the refrigerator.

15. 15

    Serve chilled, in a bowl, with some of the syrup.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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